Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Bulls versus the Pacers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 227 points, with the Pacers being the favored team playing at home against the Bulls. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Chicago Bulls odds
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Bulls have faced off against the Pacers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. In the last three games as the favorite against the Bulls, the Pacers have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 101 points per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- The last five games that Indiana was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago is coming off a defeat in their most recent game against the Pistons, with a final score of 118-102. This loss brings the Bulls’ overall record to 1-2.
Leading the Bulls against the Pistons, Zach LaVine emerged as the highest scorer for Chicago, tallying 51 points, while DeMar DeRozan trailed behind as the second highest scorer with 20 points.
Chicago’s defense is coming off a game where they allowed 118 points against the Pistons, recorded 10 steals, forced 8 turnovers, had 20 defensive rebounds, and made 5 blocked shots on the defensive end of the floor.
The Pacers’ previous game came against the Cavaliers, in which they defeated them with a final score of 125-113, improving their overall record to 2-0.
Against Cleveland, the Pacers were led by Aaron Nesmith, who scored 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, and grabbed 9 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton also made significant contributions with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, along with 8 rebounds and 13 assists.
Indiana’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 3 steals, 37 defensive rebounds, and allowed 113 points on defense. Additionally, they forced 7 turnovers and blocked 4 shots.
Even though they are considered 3.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 112-109 win for the Bulls.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+132)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Lower Back – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
